| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $104.73 | 12.778% | $118.1124 | $118.11 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.37 | 11.774% | $275.3776 | $275.38 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.39 | 5.310% | $218.4024 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.62 | 5.460% | $218.9561 | $218.96 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.74 | 10.847% | $150.4637 | $150.46 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.73 | 8.635% | $149.623 | $149.62 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.33 | 6.687% | $41.96 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.91 | $1,172.8952 | $1,172.89 | $1,172.85 | $1,173.00 | |